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Have Faith 26 – Alcohol II

Arturo couldn’t believe his ears. Did he just hear Richard told him that he wants to marry Maya? And without even courting her? He let out a deep breath, stood up and said, “Kailangan ata natin ng mas malakas na tama.” Then he left.

What the hell Richard? Did you just say that? Even Richard couldn’t believe what he said. It’s like his mouth has a mind of its own. Well, yes, I want to marry her but not in an instant! I still need to court her and all and I should’ve said that instead of a wedding! He let out a sigh. It’s my memory’s fault.

Yes, it’s his memory’s fault. Earlier, when the two are still talking, Richard remembered another thing that he said from his past.

I saw the woman I want to spend the rest of my life with.

So, with that memory plus their conversation with the guidance of alcohol, those words came out from his mouth. The moment he said that, he wants to take it back, but no, he cannot control his body once again. It’s like he wanted what just happened. And now, he’s quite nervous on how Arturo will take all of this.

Arturo came back holding a liter bottle of clear liquid. He returned to his seat and placed the bottle on the table, rattling the other objects. “Tuba. Mas kailangan natin ‘to.” He said.

Richard immediately emptied his glass of beer and put it near the bottle Arturo is holding. “Simulan na po natin yan.” He said.

A smirk appeared on Arturo’s face. Then he poured the liquid on his glass and to Richard’s. When Richard drank it, he felt it burning on his throat, and he can say that this thing is really stronger than beers. This is going to be a long night.

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“Kute, bakit parang ang tagal namang mag-inom nina tatay?” Maya asked. She’s on Cristina Rose’s bedroom, exchanging gossips and stuffs that happened while she was away. It’s already 11 in the evening and they still haven’t heard their father or even Richard entering their rooms.

Maya took one last breath and told Cristina Rose the truth. The truth that Richard was her guardian angel before, that he was the one who rescued her from her accident, and he became her boyfriend, well, her angel-boyfriend. Then she also told him about meeting his parents, and the day Richard came back to his body not remembering anything that they shared and about Esmeralda’s family of angels. Maya told all of these without missing any detail. She said it all to her sister because she trusts her truly, and she could hide anything from everyone except for her sister. And when it ended, she can clearly see Kute’s shocked expression.

Teresita and Cristina Rose just laughed at her. They could clearly see that Maya really likes Richard. Kute feels happy for her sister. She just can’t wait for Richard’s memory to come back. She just wants Maya to be happy.

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“Sheryosho ka talaga sa shinabi mo kanina?” Arturo asked. After a few more shots of tuba, the two are now completely drunk.

“Opo Tay. Ewan ko po pero may pakiramdam po ako na parang may gushto na ko kay Maya noon pa. Gawa lang nung memory ko.” He said. Well it’s true. He developed that feeling ever since he got so worried with Maya on that night when she told him about her accident, added with his feeling of longing towards Maya. He can’t explain it but he feels that it’s because he likes her. No, not just because he likes her. There’s still something more.

Arturo paused for a while. Then he straitened his body, stood up and rushed to the kitchen. Richard was bewildered by Arturo’s action so he stood up but he was too dizzy. He ended up leaning on the walls to go inside and saw Arturo vomiting at the kitchen sink. He was about to go near him to make sure that he’s alright but he lost his balance. He closed his eyes, waiting for the pain of his fall and was surprised when it did not happen. When he opened them, he saw Maya standing next to him, her arms around his waist, supporting him to stand up. When he turned his head, he saw Teresita near Arturo and Cristina Rose cleaning up on the veranda.

With a nod, Richard started to walk. He has never been this dizzy after drinking alcohol. He hadn’t noticed but his head is throbbing with pain like he hit it on a wall. But despite all of those things, he felt good to see and to feel Maya near him. Can she just stay with me?

Maya assisted Richard to lie on bed. When Richard complained about his head aching, she immediately went to their medicine cabinet to get him an Advil. When Richard already took it, she proceeded to the bathroom to get a basin and a wet towel. She came back and sat on the other side of the bed, with the basin near her. She wiped his forehead using the towel, hoping that it’ll make him feel better.

When she finally heard Richard’s steady breaths, she was sure that he already fell asleep. She put the towel on the basin and attempted to leave the bed when Richard caught her arm.

“Maya,” he said, eyes still closed. “Don’t leave.”

Maya could only sigh. She grabbed Richard’s hand and placed it on top of the bed. She leaned closer to Richard’s head and whispered, “Matulog ka na, Richard. Goodnight.” She kissed his head and left the room.

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